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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Prepare for basic foot skin and nail care
   • Confirm that prior assessment has identified need for foot care services appropriate to own role
   • Determine requirements for foot care according to individualised plan
   • Provide a safe and comfortable setting
   • Gather and prepare equipment and materials, following infection control guidelines
3. Complete care routine
   • Explain foot skin and nail care procedures to the person
   • Assist the person to remove and put on shoes, socks and hosiery, where necessary
   • Correctly position the person for foot skin and nail care to minimise risk to the person and the worker
   • Follow infection control procedures
   • Perform washing, drying, filing and skin care tasks according to individualised plan
4. Clean and store equipment and materials
   • Collect, handle and dispose of biological waste material in a safe and sustainable way
   • Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, setting protocols and infection control requirements
5. Document the person’s information
   • Record basic foot, skin and nail care according to organisation requirements
   • Identify and document indicators of foot issues requiring professional attention and make appropriate referral in a timely manner
6. Document the person’s information
   • Record basic foot, skin and nail care according to organisation requirements
   • Identify and document indicators of foot issues requiring professional attention and make appropriate referral in a timely manner